What is D-dimer D-dimer is one of the protein fragments produced when a blood clot gets dissolved in the body (see Figure 1B below -

What is doxepin Doxepin is a type of medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). Doxepin is available as a capsule and liquid that is used

What is diastasis recti Diastasis recti also known as abdominal muscle separation or divarication, is a separation between the left and right side of the rectus

What is Burkitt lymphoma Burkitt lymphoma (small noncleaved cell lymphoma) is a rare form of a highly aggressive and very fast-growing type of B-cell non-Hodgkin

What is amaurosis fugax Amaurosis fugax is a temporary loss of vision in one or both eyes, usually described as a period of an absolute or

What is anastomosis An anastomosis is a surgical connection between two structures or the surgical establishment of a communication, shunt, fistula, between two conduits or

What are nitrates in urine Nitrite and leucocyte esterase are indicators of urinary tract infection. Some bacteria, for example, Enterobacteriaceae, convert nitrates to nitrites. Leukocyte

What is a karyotype A karyotype is an individual's collection of chromosomes. The term also refers to a laboratory technique that produces an image of

What is chancroid Chancroid is an exceedingly rare sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi, that is spread through sexual contact ((Irizarry

What are catecholamines Catecholamines are a group of similar hormones released into the bloodstream in response to physical or emotional stress. The primary catecholamines are